Effects of electrical muscle stimulation early in the quadriceps and tibialis anterior muscle of critically ill patients

M. Junior, E. Costa, L. Falavigna, M. Silva, A. Freitas, P. Silva, M. Junior, C. Castro, M. Andrade, M. Gallindo, L. Ribeiro, F. Ramos, S. Sarinho, F. Andrade, E. França (Petrolina, Recife, Maceió, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Exercise and physiotherapy in non-COPD conditions and in the assessment of healthy subjects
Session: Exercise and physiotherapy in non-COPD conditions and in the assessment of healthy subjects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1322
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care, Sleep and breathing disorders

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